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9781581807837 English 158180783X Readers will love this treasure trove of inspiration filled with photographs of finished rooms, pictures of added decor elements. The text follows the author's home renovation from demolition to decoratively painted masterpiece.", Uncover the glory in your home Use paint to create inspired living spaces that reflect your style and your home's character.Once upon a time, there was a sad little Victorian house on the corner, abandoned by its previous owners and abused by time. "Your Home, A Living Canvas" is the Cinderella story of that house and its transformation into a charming, historic home, thanks to the loving care of acclaimed decorative artisan, Curtis L. Heuser.From the grand staircase to the cozy third-floor master suite, this book takes you along on the complete floor-to-ceiling, room-by-room makeover. You'll learn about the design concepts and inspirations for each space, along with real-world how-to's behind the wall treatments, ceiling features, architectural highlights, and other exquisite details.A series of 25+ step-by-step demonstrations show how Heuser used murals, trompe l'oeil and faux finishes to blend old with new, reclaiming the spirit of the house's former glory, while incorporating unique personal touches.Covers a range of decorative styles, from the exotic crackle-finish bookcases in the study, to the Italian country villa-inspired kitchen, to a sophisticated dining room that embodies the Old World ambiance of classic European interiors.Offers a wealth of expert decorating advice on using color to evoke mood, displaying your collections, mixing and matching eclectic furnishings, and more.Whether you're interested in a simple faux finish technique or are dedicated to preserving the architecture and charm of your own historic dwelling, this book will help you create a living environment rich in color, texture and atmosphere... a place called "home.", Uncover the glory in your home! Use paint to create inspired living spaces that reflect your style and your home's character. Once upon a time, there was a sad little Victorian house on the corner, abandoned by its previous owners and abused by time. Your Home, A Living Canvasis the Cinderella story of that house and its transformation into a charming, historic home, thanks to the loving care of acclaimed decorative artisan, Curtis L. Heuser. From the grand staircase to the cozy third-floor master suite, this book takes you along on the complete floor-to-ceiling, room-by-room makeover. You'll learn about the design concepts and inspirations for each space, along with real-world how-to's behind the wall treatments, ceiling features, architectural highlights, and other exquisite details. A series of 25+ step-by-step demonstrations show how Heuser used murals, trompe l'oeil and faux finishes to blend old with new, reclaiming the spirit of the house's former glory, while incorporating unique personal touches. Covers a range of decorative styles, from the exotic crackle-finish bookcases in the study, to the Italian country villa-inspired kitchen, to a sophisticated dining room that embodies the Old World ambiance of classic European interiors. Offers a wealth of expert decorating advice on using color to evoke mood, displaying your collections, mixing and matching eclectic furnishings, and more. Whether you're interested in a simple faux finish technique or are dedicated to preserving the architecture and charm of your own historic dwelling, this book will help you create a living environment rich in color, texture and atmosphere ... a place called "home.", · Do-It-Yourself home improvement is still hot. This book inspires the DIY-er with beautiful photography, yet makes it easy to creatively paint the home with simple step-by-step photos · Unique spin-book follows the author's home renovation from demolition to decoratively painted masterpiece · Standard latex paint is used to demonstrate muraling, trompe l-oeil and faux finishing, the three most-desired decorative paint applications. Most home decorators use oil, so latex is unique. · Provides additional design inspirations and tips to show how the reader can successfully incorporate paint into their home décor. Readers will love this treasure trove of inspiration filled with stunning photography of finished rooms, pictures of added décor elements, and chatty side notes and tips as author and artist guides them room-by-room through his renovated Victorian home. Along the way they'll learn how to create unique paint effects, pick up tips on everything from colors to contractors, and be swept up to new inspirational levels.
9781581807837 English 158180783X Readers will love this treasure trove of inspiration filled with photographs of finished rooms, pictures of added decor elements. The text follows the author's home renovation from demolition to decoratively painted masterpiece.", Uncover the glory in your home Use paint to create inspired living spaces that reflect your style and your home's character.Once upon a time, there was a sad little Victorian house on the corner, abandoned by its previous owners and abused by time. "Your Home, A Living Canvas" is the Cinderella story of that house and its transformation into a charming, historic home, thanks to the loving care of acclaimed decorative artisan, Curtis L. Heuser.From the grand staircase to the cozy third-floor master suite, this book takes you along on the complete floor-to-ceiling, room-by-room makeover. You'll learn about the design concepts and inspirations for each space, along with real-world how-to's behind the wall treatments, ceiling features, architectural highlights, and other exquisite details.A series of 25+ step-by-step demonstrations show how Heuser used murals, trompe l'oeil and faux finishes to blend old with new, reclaiming the spirit of the house's former glory, while incorporating unique personal touches.Covers a range of decorative styles, from the exotic crackle-finish bookcases in the study, to the Italian country villa-inspired kitchen, to a sophisticated dining room that embodies the Old World ambiance of classic European interiors.Offers a wealth of expert decorating advice on using color to evoke mood, displaying your collections, mixing and matching eclectic furnishings, and more.Whether you're interested in a simple faux finish technique or are dedicated to preserving the architecture and charm of your own historic dwelling, this book will help you create a living environment rich in color, texture and atmosphere... a place called "home.", Uncover the glory in your home! Use paint to create inspired living spaces that reflect your style and your home's character. Once upon a time, there was a sad little Victorian house on the corner, abandoned by its previous owners and abused by time. Your Home, A Living Canvasis the Cinderella story of that house and its transformation into a charming, historic home, thanks to the loving care of acclaimed decorative artisan, Curtis L. Heuser. From the grand staircase to the cozy third-floor master suite, this book takes you along on the complete floor-to-ceiling, room-by-room makeover. You'll learn about the design concepts and inspirations for each space, along with real-world how-to's behind the wall treatments, ceiling features, architectural highlights, and other exquisite details. A series of 25+ step-by-step demonstrations show how Heuser used murals, trompe l'oeil and faux finishes to blend old with new, reclaiming the spirit of the house's former glory, while incorporating unique personal touches. Covers a range of decorative styles, from the exotic crackle-finish bookcases in the study, to the Italian country villa-inspired kitchen, to a sophisticated dining room that embodies the Old World ambiance of classic European interiors. Offers a wealth of expert decorating advice on using color to evoke mood, displaying your collections, mixing and matching eclectic furnishings, and more. Whether you're interested in a simple faux finish technique or are dedicated to preserving the architecture and charm of your own historic dwelling, this book will help you create a living environment rich in color, texture and atmosphere ... a place called "home.", · Do-It-Yourself home improvement is still hot. This book inspires the DIY-er with beautiful photography, yet makes it easy to creatively paint the home with simple step-by-step photos · Unique spin-book follows the author's home renovation from demolition to decoratively painted masterpiece · Standard latex paint is used to demonstrate muraling, trompe l-oeil and faux finishing, the three most-desired decorative paint applications. Most home decorators use oil, so latex is unique. · Provides additional design inspirations and tips to show how the reader can successfully incorporate paint into their home décor. Readers will love this treasure trove of inspiration filled with stunning photography of finished rooms, pictures of added décor elements, and chatty side notes and tips as author and artist guides them room-by-room through his renovated Victorian home. Along the way they'll learn how to create unique paint effects, pick up tips on everything from colors to contractors, and be swept up to new inspirational levels.